Staffordshire Hospital Smoke-Free

A smoking ban is being dropped at Staffordshire's biggest hospital because it is being flouted by so many patients and visitors. Four shelters for people to light up will now be provided at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. They include one outside its cancer centre, where people being treated for the disease continue smoking. Another is planned for the maternity unit after heavily pregnant women were spotted with cigarettes by the front door.

Birmingham Smoking Ban Supported

Alabama's Secretary of State, Beth Chapman, was among dozens who spoke about Birmingham's smoking ban, Tuesday. People filled the city council chamber to voice their opinions, heavy hitters and average citizens alike. The measure passed unanimously, with amendments. While the majority of attendees stood up to show their support for putting out cigarettes in public places, several had major issues with the plan.

The Future of Smoking Ban

Several senators in the Student Government Association spoke out against the possible future tobacco ban on campus Thursday night in the presence of University of Memphis President Shirley Raines and Vice President of Student Affairs Rosie Bingham. At the meeting, junior SGA senator Russell Born put forward a resolution that suggested The University of Memphis utilize designated smoking areas in places of low foot traffic on campus in lieu of the complete ban of tobacco. The resolution passed with an overwhelming majority. One senator in particular, sophomore Nick Mastron, was in favor of the measure. He gave a lengthy speech to the other senators before the vote.

Costs of Secondhand Smoke Rise in Indiana

As if state and city politicians needed another reason to pass comprehensive smoking bans, Indiana University released a study today finding that the economic cost of cheap Temp cigarettes second-hand smoke in the state is $1.3 billion -- nearly triple previous estimates. The study, conducted by the Bowen Research Center at the Indiana University School of Medicine, calculated that each Hoosier pays $201 annually because of the cost of secondhand smoke. That comes to a total of $1.3 billion a year, about $327.1 million in direct health care costs. The rest, or $977.5 million, comes from the cost of premature loss of life.

Nightlife Changed by Smoking Ban

While at the Oasis bar in downtown Rapid City on Friday night, Jeff Hoffman did something he wouldn't have had to do just over a year ago: Go outside to smoke. In the year since South Dakota voters overwhelmingly approved expanding a ban on smoking cheap tobacco in public places to bars, restaurants and casinos, the nightlife experience for smokers and nonsmokers alike has been transformed. Whether it has been changed for the better or worse depends on whom you ask. "I'm a grown man. I should be able to make my own decisions," said Hoffman, who isn't a fan of the ban. "If they're still selling cigarettes, we should be able to smoke them in establishments that designate smoking."

Smoking Banned in Public Areas

Orland is working on a new smoking ban in its parks and outside business doorways and restaurants, but there are some kinks to be unknotted before it's approved by the City Council. A contingent of Orland High School students belonging to Students Working Against Tobacco pushed for the ban again Monday night, saying it is aimed at protecting children, teens and adults from secondhand smoke. They came armed with posters, chaperones and information to lobby for smoke-free playgrounds, ball fields, picnic areas and store fronts. Most council members agreed such a ban would benefit public health, but they did not like the proposed fines listed in a sample law the students provided when they first sought the ban on Oct. 17. Proposed fines of $250 to $1,000 for so-called civil actions surprised the council and were thought to be too high.

Village Votes to Prohibit Smoking in Parks

The Village Board has unanimously approved a resolution banning smoking Lucky Strike cigarettes in some local parks, particularly in areas where children play.

But other areas – like Riverfront Park – are not impacted by the ban.

The board adopted the motion to ban smoking at all times at the Little League field and its neighboring playscape. On Isabel Rainey Field on Rte. 385, smoking is banned during girls’ softball games only – when the men’s league or other events take place no ban will be in effect.

Smoking Ban in Shanghai is Effective

Fewer people were found smoking in public venues since the city imposed a smoking ban in public venues a year ago, local authorities said today. According to the white paper on Shanghai's anti-smoking campaign, only 16.8 percent of non-smoking areas were found with people smoking Karelia, a significant drop from 37.5 percent before the ban.

New Smoking Policy in Delaware Tech College

Delaware Technical and Community College is hoping a new policy will help students breathe easier. The school has now banned tobacco use everywhere on campus. The school has banned smoking Virginia on campus property, even in student and faculty cars. The College said the goal is to create a healthier learning environment.

According to Del-Tech's Vice President of Human Resources Patti DePlasco, "We wanted to have a healthy environment for everyone who comes to campus, students, employees and visitors."

Signs have been posted around the campus in Dover warning everyone not to take a puff.

Smoking Banned on Bethany Beach

Officials moved forward with several hot topics of discussion, including VIP parking permits for former Town Council members and a year-round smoking ban on the boardwalk.

At Friday's meeting, the Town Council voted in favor of making an ordinance that would prohibit smoking Beratt on the boardwalk and access ramps to the street and the beach on a year-round basis.

Columbia Doesn't Have Smoking Sections

It's a Tuesday night at McNally's Irish Pub and Levi Herborn is ready for a cigarette. He and a few friends bundle up, step away from their drinks and head into the frigid outdoors. If they want to smoke Camel when they hit the town these days, that's what they have to do.

Do Smokers Have Rights Too

Smoking ban puts limits on freedom, by Justin Thomas, Nov. 24. Can you believe that people who don't smoke Kent are forced to breathe in over 4,000 chemicals by just sitting next to a smoker?

People spend their entire lives trying to stay healthy and the last thing that they want to do is die from cancer when they have never smoked a cigarette in their life.

Smoking Ban in Kelowna Parks

The City of Kelowna is banning smoking Virginia and other cigarettes in all its city parks, beaches and recreational areas.

“We have had a lot of feedback from people saying I would like to be able to enjoy the parks and beaches without the litter and without having to breathe in second hand smoke,” says Ian Wilson, Urban Forestry and Parks Supervisor with the City of Kelowna.